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01-03-2022, 10:35 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Raeford
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New to the game!!
Hello everyone,
We are new to the RV world but not the camping world. We went "Camper Camping" with some friends a few weeks ago and were hooked by the ease with which the camp was set up and functioning not to mention not sleeping on the ground and having heat. We bought a used travel trailer that lost a section of fiberglass on the way home from our first trip so thought we should trade it on a new Keystone Outback 330RL. We are towing with a GMC 2500 HD Duramax. I am very much a DIY guy so I am eager to get into the knowledge within the forums on what to look for and possibly prevent to keep the camping experience as trouble free as possible. I also have a fairly strong mechanical background so I hope I can give back a little too.
Looking forward to being a part of the group!!
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01-03-2022, 11:27 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Upper Chesapeake Bay
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Welcome to the forum… I think the trailer damage in the top pic might have been able to buff out..hard to tell
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2020 Cougar 315 RLS
2020 Ram 3500 6.7HO 4.10 Dually Aisin
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01-03-2022, 11:35 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Oregon High Desert
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Greetings and welcome!
Congrats on the new Outback!
Travel safe and have fun.
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Gary & Deb (44 years)
RV: Keystone 2013 Alpine 3495FL
TV: 2014 RAM 3500HD Laramie Long Box, 6.4 HEMI, 4x4, 4.10's, with Mopar Puck system, and a B&W Companion hitch.
Retired Firefighter/EMT.
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01-03-2022, 12:05 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jasin1
I think the trailer damage in the top pic might have been able to buff out..hard to tell
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To much time on YouTube LOL. It’s clearly missing a chunk of filon.
OP: welcome to the forum 
Nice trade, enjoy.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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01-03-2022, 12:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Mico, TX
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Is that roof and front cap on that North Trail damaged?
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wiredgeorge Mico TX
2006 F350 CC 4WD 6.0L
2002 Keystone Cougar 278
2006 GL1800 Roadsmith Trike
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01-03-2022, 12:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Milwaukie, OR
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'Tis but a scratch... 
Welcome aboard! Nice upgrade. That should serve you well.
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Jeff & Sandi (and Teddy - 7lb Schnorkie)
2018 Montana High Country 305RL
2015 RAM 3500 Crew Cab 4x4 DRW
Demco Recon Hitch on RAM Puck Ball
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01-03-2022, 12:38 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Raeford
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I was thinking about slapping a dukes of hazard poster or something up on the side and no one would notice the damage. Probably made a good call on going to the outback.
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01-03-2022, 01:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Georgia, USA
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Welcome from south Georgia. Congrat on the new Outback and safe travels to you and yours.
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Dan (USAF Retired) 
2021 Cougar 290RLS w the Andersen Ultimate
2022 Ram 3500 SRW Big Horn Mega Cab
6.7L I6 CTD with Air Suspension
6 Speed Automatic 68RFE Transmission
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01-03-2022, 04:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Upper Chesapeake Bay
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Curious why lettikka’s second post didn’t change their post count to 2 ?
Don’t know why I wonder about trivial things but alas …(sigh)…I do
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2020 Ram 3500 6.7HO 4.10 Dually Aisin
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01-03-2022, 04:23 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Raeford
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Now I should be at 3?? I get caught up in things like that too Jasin. Your signature has you running a Ram 3500. I currently have a GMC 2500 and a Ram 1500. One of them is going to get traded for a 1 ton tow/travel vehicle. How do you like the Ram? I have the blacked out Laramie and it is plush, rides like a dream and has all the creature comforts, not sure I am ready to give that up. I am curious on your thoughts about how yours tows?
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01-03-2022, 04:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Upper Chesapeake Bay
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I have the blacked out Laramie also…it tows GREAT! Has the 360 cameras and the most important option …the 50 gallon fuel tank which has been a game changer for me…really like it
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01-03-2022, 04:39 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Joppa, MD
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I would have painted that missing Filon area with "I should have had someone hold my beer first."
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2012 Laredo 303 TG
2010 F250 LT Super Cab, long bed, 4X4, 6.4 Turbo Diesel
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01-03-2022, 04:42 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Raeford
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It looks to me like the top was patched up from some damage on top. Possibly it was pulled into a branch or something. The front cap is waivy but I don't think it is damaged. Maybe water infiltration from the damage to the top. Someone could patch her up and keep her still but I think her days of running the roads are done.
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01-03-2022, 04:45 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Raeford
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I really wanted the 360 cameras, had that ordered. I also ordered the tow package and it cancelled the 360 cameras due to the tow mirrors not having cameras. I was bummed. I am seriously considering trading the 1500 up to the 3500 now that I am into this RV deal.
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01-03-2022, 04:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Upper Chesapeake Bay
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Yeah I was hesitant ( stubborn) on the whole dually thing but it’s proved to be a solid towing platform
Also maybe the mods considered your first ( or possibly second) post was not what we call “newsworthy” Possibly gave you an “incomplete assignment” on one or the other
Maybe you could spend some time tonight and jazz it up a little.. get some action pics of the damage occurring or possibly a YouTube video attachment of rv’s in dire predicaments ( always popular for some reason) …resubmit in the morning and I’m sure they will review
You seem like “ good people” so I trust they will set things straight
Lol seriously though…welcome to the forum
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2020 Ram 3500 6.7HO 4.10 Dually Aisin
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01-04-2022, 04:46 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Saginaw Mn
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Welcome from northern MN.
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2012 Keystone Retreat 39 FDEN
99 Dodge One Ton Diesel Dually
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01-09-2022, 01:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: West Jordan
Posts: 181
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Welcome. Glad you are a DIY ! You definitely either need to be a good DIY or have lots of money and time to keep bringing your RV back to the dealer. You will get lots of help here!
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